Friday, January 27, 2012

Automysophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of being dirty, unclean or smelling bad. Those who suffer from this phobia may wash
excessively.

A phobia is a strong,
persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons. The main symptom is an excessive and
unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include
shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall
feeling of dread. Phobias are the most
common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from
Automysophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?